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The Biology of Calm: How Downregulation Promotes Well-Being
October 27, 2016 .
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In my therapy practice, I dedicate considerable time to helping people understand what’s happening deep inside of them, in the layers of the nervous system where the conscious mind ... Read More
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Tuning In: Mindful Music Listening to Reduce Stress
October 11, 2016 .
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Stress has a way of upending our lives—it can cause tension in our relationships, anxiety in our thoughts, and tightness in our bodies. You may have a self-care practice in place, ... Read More
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How to Manage Stress and Stay Positive While Unemployed
July 14, 2016 .
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When you find yourself between jobs and under pressure to find a new one as quickly as possible, depression and anxiety are real risks. Attending interview after interview and receiving ... Read More
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11 Ways to Stay Productive During Times of Personal Crisis
May 5, 2016 .
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By nature, humans are emotional creatures. When things are going well, you are likely to experience positive emotions that often lead to increased motivation and productivity. However, ... Read More
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When You’ve Had Enough: Knowing Your Stress Threshold
April 28, 2016 .
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I just realized a few days ago that April is (or was—it’s almost over) Stress Awareness Month. This is fitting, considering just last week I wondered why the world seems to ... Read More
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The Cost of Caring: 10 Ways to Prevent Compassion Fatigue
February 9, 2016 .
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Compassion fatigue can be a serious occupational hazard for those in any kind of helping profession, with a majority of those in the field reporting experiencing at least some degree of ... Read More
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The Importance of Stress Management for People with HIV/AIDS
January 7, 2016 .
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Stress is a state of physical, mental, and emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. It can also be a reaction people experience as they encounter rather ... Read More
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Is Therapy Right for Me? 8 Signs You Should Seek Counseling
November 30, 2015 .
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In our fast-paced society, more and more people find it challenging to juggle unrealistic work and home life demands. We frequently have to deal with high levels of daily stress, which ... Read More
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How the Negative News Cycle Can Impact Mental Health
November 10, 2015 .
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The expression, “If it bleeds, it leads,†has been used to characterize media coverage of lurid stories since the early days of newspapers, and today’s around-the-clock ... Read More
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Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures: Anxiety vs. Epilepsy
September 29, 2015 .
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A seizure is a sudden and unexpected loss of control accompanied by abnormal body movements or convulsions, a loss of consciousness, or both. Though epileptic seizures are caused by sudden, ... Read More
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7 Strategies for Coping with Stress at Work
September 9, 2015 .
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Stress is an ongoing problem for many people in our fast-paced society. We have forgotten how to stop and smell the roses, and instead spend our days rushing to and from work, school, the ... Read More
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Kids May Be More Stressed Than Parents Think
August 26, 2015 .
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A WebMD study of stress in parents and children suggests many parents may not notice signs of stress in their children. When parents do recognize their children’s stress, ... Read More